. Combine the flour, salt, red chilli powder and cumin seeds in a mixing bowl.
. Add a tablespoon of hot oil to the flour and mix well.
. Make a stiff and smooth dough by adding the water little by little.
. Knead the dough well. Cover with a lid and set aside for 15 – 30 minutes.
. Divide the dough into 7 – 8 balls. Roll the each dough ball into a circle. Using a sharp knife, cut the roti into pieces.
. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. When it it hot, gently drop the pieces in the hot oil.
. Deep fry them on medium low flame until brown color, turn over to fry on both sides evenly .
. Drain them on paper towels and let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container
. Serve with a hot cup of ginger tea.